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… behavioural problems affecting people exposed to alcohol during pregnancy. FASD is the leading developmental disability in … for the health and well-being of both lactating parents and babies. If you choose to drink alcohol while feeding your …
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… enough sleep can also be a concern for parents. Over time, babies gradually sleep longer during the night. How can I … (babies should be cozy and warm, but not too hot) Breastfeeding has also been shown to reduce the risk of … surface. Room sharing is recommended for the first 6 months and can protect against Sudden Infant Death Syndrome …
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… idea that can guide your interactions with your child, during playtime or at other times of the day. Pay attention … a big role in your child’s healthy development. Play for babies By being attentive to your baby, you will learn the … baby. Hold your baby skin-to-skin regularly in the first months of their life. Look your baby in the eyes and mirror …
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… Document Vietnamese Your child’s experiences in the early months and years of life affect their health and well-being … the rest of their life. Your caring, nurturing, and safe parenting help ensure your child’s healthy development. … through their years of very rapid growth and development. During periods of exciting development or changes, your …
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… active when children are distracted during immunizations. Babies: Breastfed babies: Nurse your baby before, during, … that this is safe and will not cause the baby to associate breastfeeding with pain Why? Breastfeeding comforts your … before the immunization for babies up to and including 12 months of age Why? Research shows that this sweet tasting …
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… over again. This is normal and may last for a few weeks or months. Be patient. Children may need to see, smell and … meals Child Nutrition Series Preventing choking in babies and young children: For child care providers (#110b) … feeding guidelines for babies and toddlers (#69k) Breastfeeding or chestfeeding (#70) … Helping your 1 to 3 …
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… Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Is it safe to travel during pregnancy? Pregnant women can be at increased risk of … your travel plans and medical needs. If you have certain pregnancy-related or medical conditions, you may be advised …
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… common in people who are 40 years or older Giving birth or breastfeeding. About one quarter of mothers who are infected with HTLV-1 may transmit the virus to their babies at birth or through breastfeeding, especially if they breastfeed for 6 months or more Should I breastfeed if I have HTLV-1? If you …
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… if the baby is not treated. If you have chlamydia during pregnancy, the baby may develop pneumonia. Chlamydia … pills, finish all of them. Sexual partners from the last 2 months need to be tested and treated. If you have not had a … 6 months after treatment. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, have a follow-up test 3 to 4 weeks after …
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… they give birth may pass the virus to their baby. Newborn babies infected with the virus usually have a mild illness, … severe. There is no clear evidence that infection during pregnancy will cause harm to an unborn baby. Hand, foot and … carefully practice proper hand hygiene for several weeks or months after your child feels better. For more information …
